Studio Apartment Rent in Highwood, IL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Highwood, Illinois as of September 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $2,418 and +39% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Highwood
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Highwood
Compare Highwood's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | $443 |
| 2 | Dixon | $610 |
| 3 | Charleston | $640 |
| 4 | Quincy | $650 |
| 5 | Macomb | $660 |
| 6 | Pekin | $660 |
| 7 | Rock Island | $680 |
| 8 | Danville | $690 |
| 9 | Moline | $700 |
| 10 | Normal | $720 |
| 11 | Peoria | $738 |
| 12 | Springfield | $750 |
| 13 | Decatur | $760 |
| 14 | Marion | $760 |
| 15 | Bloomington | $770 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Illinois
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morton Grove | $2,190 |
| 2 | Lake Forest | $2,190 |
| 3 | Deerfield | $2,190 |
| 4 | Barrington | $2,190 |
| 5 | Wilmette | $2,100 |
| 6 | Buffalo Grove | $2,100 |
| 7 | Highland Park | $2,060 |
| 8 | Plainfield | $2,015 |
| 9 | Naperville | $1,978 |
| 10 | Vernon Hills | $1,970 |
| 11 | Streamwood | $1,970 |
| 12 | Northbrook | $1,960 |
| 13 | Bartlett | $1,940 |
| 14 | Bolingbrook | $1,925 |
| 15 | Romeoville | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Highwood.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Highwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park, IL | 1.5 mi | $2,060 | +$270 (+15%) |
| Lake Forest, IL | 4.1 mi | $2,190 | +$400 (+22%) |
| Deerfield, IL | 5 mi | $2,190 | +$400 (+22%) |
| Northbrook, IL | 6 mi | $1,960 | +$170 (+9%) |
| Lake Bluff, IL | 6.4 mi | $1,740 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Glenview, IL | 9.1 mi | $1,720 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Wheeling, IL | 9.2 mi | $1,570 | $-220 (-12%) |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 10.3 mi | $1,970 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 10.8 mi | $2,100 | +$310 (+17%) |
| Wilmette, IL | 10.9 mi | $2,100 | +$310 (+17%) |
| Libertyville, IL | 11.3 mi | $1,710 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Morton Grove, IL | 11.4 mi | $2,190 | +$400 (+22%) |
Studio rent in Highwood — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Highwood?
As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Highwood, Illinois is $1,790 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $2,418.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Highwood?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,600 ($5,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Highwood expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Highwood's studio median of $1,790 is +39% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Highwood rank for studio rent in Illinois?
Among the 136 cities in Illinois with studio data, Highwood ranks #115 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Highwood?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lake Bluff ($1,740), Glenview ($1,720), Wheeling ($1,570).